Happy fall y’all
by Amanda Nguyen, Staff Writer
October 16, 2017
Filed under Opinions
As the weather cools down and pumpkin spice lattes come back in season, there are plenty of fun things to do out and about in Austin. Here are some things you can do to enjoy the weather and embrace the fall season! Barton Hill Farm Go get lost in Spookley maze starting September 23 on Saturdays and Sundays lasting to November 5....
Keep an ear out
by Kyle Gehman, Editor-In-Chief
October 6, 2017
An increase in the sale of CamelBaks, schedules being compared and building excitement can only mean one thing: Austin City Limits is days away from kicking off! Being at ACL is a great experience in and of itself, but here are some key artists to try and catch with exception to headliners like Chance...
Album Review: Concrete and Gold – Foo Fighters
October 4, 2017
Filed under Reviews
Album Review: Concrete and Gold Foo Fighters Dave Grohl is rock music's cool uncle The Foo Fighters trailblaze on their ninth studio album Concrete and Gold. Foo Fighters have been a mainstay of popular rock for nearly two decades, after the forming of the band after the la...
Album of the Week: LCD Soundsystem – American Dream
September 26, 2017
Filed under Reviews, Uncategorized
James Murphy is a living retrospective It clearly shows in his work in the band LCD Soundsystem and his own taste in music. Murphy took his dive into the music industry at a much older age than most of the contemporary stars, starting Soundsystem in 2001 abruptly hitting his 30s. ...
Movie review: IT
by Kyle Gehman, Editor-In-Chief
September 23, 2017
Filed under Reviews
For weeks horror fans were on the edge of their seats awaiting the release of the movie IT. However, the expectations definitely outweighed the actual movie itself, which earns a 2 out of 5 rating. The original storyline comes from the book written by Stephen King that was then adapted into a miniseries...
Movie review: The Dark Tower
by Jesse Williams, Staff Writer
September 9, 2017
Highly choreographed gunfights, state of the art special effects, and a cast featuring two highly acclaimed A-list actors aren’t enough to save The Dark Tower from dreadful dialogue, and long scenes with nothing happening. These flaws aren't helped by the absence of many plot points that leave the...
Netflix show review: Narcos Season 3
by Kyle Gehman, Editor-In-Chief
September 8, 2017
Filed under Reviews
There’s only one show that follows the violent, unchained, and explicit lives of international cartel leaders; that show is Narcos. The popular Netflix original show released its’ newest season last Friday, (date). The ten-episode season keeps the original elements from the first two series that...
Top five things to do in September
by Michelle Parker, Staff Writer
September 7, 2017
Another Texas summer is coming to a close. While it’s a goodbye to the blistering heat, the days are numbered before autumn- and colder temperatures- settle in. With a cool breeze, September brings time-honored culture and amusement to Austin. Sept. 16: Mexican Independence Fiesta In celebra...
Summer days
by Michelle Parker, Staff Writer
June 2, 2017
A constructive summer can set the foundation for a rewarding school year. Summer brings longer days, warmer temperatures, and more time for fun; utilizing time wisely can combine festivities with fruitfulness. Stave off boredom and idleness with these suggestions. 1. Learn something To some, summer sch...
Album Review: Humanz
by Taylor Key, Staff Writer
May 31, 2017
Gorillaz is virtual band created by the Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett in the late 1990’s following four fictional characters created by the duo: lead singer 2D, bass player Murdoc, drummer Russell and guitarist Noodles. On April 28 of 2017, following close to an 8 year hiatus and talk of them never...
Reaching out
by Amanda Nguyen, Staff writer
May 24, 2017
Filed under Columns
Everyone’s experience with mental health is different. Going through a mental disorder can be an intense and devastating time. To most who struggle, having a support system from friends and family can be very important. If someone you know has a mental disorder, you may also be experiencing some dif...
Long road ahead
by Kyle Gehman, Editor-In-Chief
May 19, 2017
Go in for the tackle but leg bends back with a loud pop Limp off the field waiting for this odd pain to stop Reassure your team that you’ll be back 2 weeks top But the pain doesn’t subside You realize you may have lied You have to go to take an MRI and your heart starts to drop You think...
The March for Music
October 4, 2017
Leander band is gearing up for marching season The Leander Band has recently participated in the Festival of Bands on September 25th, practicing con...
Taking the knee: A powerful platform or unpatriotic?
by Bri Branscomb, Assistant Editor
September 29, 2017
President Donald Trump's remarks on Friday regarding NFL players taking a knee during the national anthem have sparked both outrage and support, as many more in the league have joined...
A’s to Be a Longhorn
by Rebekah Hui, Staff Writer
September 26, 2017
Recently, The University of Texas at Austin announced that their policy for automatic admission is changing from 7% to 6% for the Class of 2019. As a world renowned public...
PRIDE time changes for a third year
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